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James Mitchem
May 7, 2019
James Ralph Mitchem, 76, of Gwynn, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. James was preceded in death by his father, William Mitchem; mother, Virginia Mitchem, and a sister Betty Close. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elaine Haywood Mitchem; daughter, Jennifer Mitchem Jackson and her husband Jason Jackson; two grandchildren Madisyn Dawn Jackson and William James...
Gordon Hayes
May 6, 2019
Gordon F. Hayes, Sr., 89, of Champlain passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his family, on Monday, May 6, 2019. He was the owner of Hayes Logging. Gordon was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Hayes and his son, Gordon F. Hayes, Jr. He is survived by ten children, Ruth Hayes of Caret, Kitty Limerick of Chester,...
Beth Kloke
May 5, 2019
Beth L. Kloke of Hallieford, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 5, 2019. She was 82. Beth was born August 28, 1936, in Fall River, MA, to Robert and Lutie (Grinnell) Richards. She grew up in Tiverton, RI, until the of age 12 when her family moved to Miami, FL.She is survived by her loving husband,...
John Register
Apr 30, 2019
John D. Register, Jr., 68, of Mathews, VA, a beloved husband, father, “BeBe”, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly at Riverside Regional Medical Center on April 30, 2019. He most valued the time he spent with his family. His grandson Dexter always brightened John’s day and John enriched Dexter’s life with fun, knowledge, and joy. John was a man who...
John Crum
Apr 29, 2019
John Kistler Crum, 82 of Cobbs Creek, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019. He was born on July 28, 1936 in Brownsville, Texas to John M. and Mary L. Kistler Crum. After receiving his B.S from the University of Texas in 1960 he went on to receive his Ph.D. in 1964, also at the University of Texas, before continuing...
Vassill Anthony
Apr 28, 2019
Vassill “Bill” Anthony, 68, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at his home in Mathews, VA. He was born on January 1, 1951 in Cyprus, came to the U.S. at the age of 2 and became an American citizen in 1958. He was a 1968 graduate from George Washington High School. He owned and operated Anthony’s Texaco (Anthony’s Auto...
Roger Martin
Apr 27, 2019
Roger Manley Martin, Sr., 65, went to be with the Lord on Saturday April 27th, 2019.Roger is survived by his wife Dinah S. Martin; children; Roger Manly Martin Jr, Larry Antonio Martin, Michael Hunter Martin, Dawn Walsh Moore (Donald), and Sandra Nicole Walsh; grandchildren; Amber Martin, Julianna Novitski, Cameron Davis, Noah Kelley, Natalie Bray, and Hunter Martin; and his faithful...
Laura Tidball
Apr 26, 2019
Laura Ann (Bowker) Tidball, 47, of Topping, VA formerly of Niles, MI went to be with our Lord and Savior Friday April 26, 2019.Laura was the daughter of Donald Lee Bowker Sr. and Mary Pate Bowker. She is survived by her mother and her husband of 13 years, Brian K. Tidball; their children, Colton Bowker, Samantha Holmes, Rodney Nelson, and...
Charles Wade Langford
Apr 26, 2019
Charles Wade Langford, 42, of Center Cross, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019. He was employed at Mike Gibson & Sons as a logger.He is survived by his wife, Amber V. Langford; children Brooke and Charles W. Langford Jr. “Chad,”; parents, Diane & Charles Langford; sister, Debbie Langford; niece Taylor Langford; and devoted neighbors, Tracy Curlee and family.The...
Jackie Thrift
Apr 26, 2019
Jacqueline “Monie” Richardson Thrift, 91, of Urbanna passed away peacefully on April 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 66 years Clyde Atwell Thrift; her parents Leigh Richardson and Marie R. Cross; sister Beverly Richardson McDaniel and husband Jeff McDaniel, her very special brother in law and her loving dog Diva. Jackie, lovingly called “Monie”...
Mary Jane Courtney
Apr 24, 2019
Mary Jane Courtney, age 80 of King & Queen Court House, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She was a member Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Topping, VA where she was active in the choir and her Sunday School class.Mary Jane was predeceased by a daughter, Jeannett Rose Davis and sons, Horace Jackson Courtney and David Mark Courtney. She is...
David Thomas
Apr 24, 2019
David Alton Thomas, Sr., 84, of Gwynn’s Island, VA went to be with his Lord on April 24, 2019. He retired from DuPont after 34 years. He is survived by his wife Donna; his three sons David, Dale, and Douglas; his brothers Carl, Charles and Frank; 3 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and his “four legged” children.Per his wishes, no services are...
Christine Anthony
Apr 22, 2019
Christine Murphy Anthony, 66, of North, VA passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. She was born on May 6, 1952 in Middleburg, VA. She was a member of the Jamestowne Society, Colonial Dames of the XVll Century, Lord De La Warr Chapter, was a past Regent of the Cricket Hill Chapter, NSDAR, was past president and was currently serving...
Patricia Griffin
Apr 21, 2019
Patricia A. “Patty” Griffin, 61, of Tappahannock passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. She was the Gifted Education Specialist for Henrico County School Systems. Patty was a member of the National Association for Gifted Children, the Virginia Association for the Gifted and the Virginia Advisory Committee for the Education of the Gifted.Patty is survived by her husband Richard D. Griffin;...
Veronica Anderton
Apr 19, 2019
Veronica Mary Anderton “Ronnie”, 66, of Bohannon, VA passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. Ronnie, born in the small village of Crumlin in Dublin, Ireland on May 9, 1952 was a devoted sister and daughter who helped raise her family of ten siblings after the passing of her father John Peter Jones. Her adventurous spirit saw her travel to...
Robert Sirles
Apr 19, 2019
Robert L. Sirles, Sr., 74, of Lottsburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. He served in the U.S. Air Force.He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara E. SirlesHe is survived by his daughters; Tonya Bednar (Christopher), Debra Sirles (Terry); one son, Robert L. Sirles, Jr. (JoEllen); three sisters, Molly Echols, Carol Gurey, and Bernie Hurt; five...
Christine Davis
Apr 16, 2019
Mrs. Christine V. Davis, 85, of Tappahannock passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 with her daughter by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Curtis Davis and was a retired employee of the Tappahannock Pharmacy with 40 plus years of service. Christine loved to travel, having set foot in most every state of our country, Canada, 10...
M. Christine Darnell
Apr 14, 2019
M. Christine Darnell, 76, affectionately known as Teeny, of Topping, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2019.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Darnell; parents Mageline and Linwood Bristow; sister Susie Riley; and brother, James Bristow.She is survived by her son, Jay Darnell (Angie); brother, Walter Lee Bristow, (Brenda); grandson, Aaron Darnell;...
Lawrence Hardwicke
Apr 13, 2019
Lawrence Swann Hardwicke, 70, of Heathsville, VA went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2019. A 32nd degree Mason of 46 years, he belonged to many Lodges and his home Lodge was Henrico Union #130. Lawrence was a 24 year Veteran of the United States Navy and he served during three tours in Vietnam.He was a NAPA...
Roger Hopper
Apr 13, 2019
Roger Gaylord Hopper, 84, of Urbanna, Virginia, a former Commonwealth’s Attorney of Middlesex County, and Board Member of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, died on Saturday, April 13th, 2019. He was born in Culpeper, Virginia on February 8th, 1935 to Mr. & Mrs. Marion R. Hopper of Richmond, Virginia. He held a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Polytechnic...
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